--- title: "Digital solutions and technologies: procurement options for Canterbury City Council covering Waste, Recycling and Street Cleansing Services Market Research Day" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-808ffaff-338b-4214-8879-46717e76ab10" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-808ffaff-338b-4214-8879-46717e76ab10" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-808ffaff-338b-4214-8879-46717e76ab10.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-808ffaff-338b-4214-8879-46717e76ab10.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "CANTERBURY CITY COUNCIL" published: "2019-11-01" --- # Digital solutions and technologies: procurement options for Canterbury City Council covering Waste, Recycling and Street Cleansing Services Market Research Day Buyer: CANTERBURY CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-808ffaff-338b-4214-8879-46717e76ab10 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-808ffaff-338b-4214-8879-46717e76ab10) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-808ffaff-338b-4214-8879-46717e76ab10.json) ## Summary Canterbury City Council is initiating a procurement process for digital solutions and technologies aimed at enhancing waste, recycling, and street cleansing services. This planning stage tender, titled "Digital solutions and technologies: procurement options for Canterbury City Council covering Waste, Recycling and Street Cleansing Services Market Research Day," requires response by 15 November 2019, with a Market Research Day scheduled for 26 November 2019 at the council's offices in Canterbury, England. The envisaged solution should be operational from 21 January 2021. The procurement will focus on software packages and information systems under the CPV classification of 48000000. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, consulting, and software development, particularly those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). With the council's emphasis on a digitally-led approach and a transformation programme aimed at improving customer experience, businesses equipped to provide innovative technological solutions and systems integration are well-positioned to compete. Participation in the market engagement activities will also enhance visibility and networking opportunities within the local government procurement landscape. ## Notice The Council is in the process of setting up a Local Authority Trading Company, and is looking to procure a software package and information systems, either in the name of the Local Authority Trading Company or in the Council's name, to support the provision of refuse, recycling and street cleansing services. It is envisaged the new digital solution be available from 21st January 2021 onwards. The Council is undergoing a significant transformation programme to put our customers at the heart of everything we do. As a part of our early engagement with the market, we will share our insight into the needs, journeys and scenarios that our customers face when accessing waste and street cleansing services. We will also be explicit about the way we want the new contract to be digitally-led and technology-driven to ensure staff can work efficiently and effectively in delivering one of our most valued and universal services. Interested parties are invited to attend a Market Research Day on Tuesday 26 November 2019. A maximum of three (3) representatives per economic operator will be permitted to attend. It is planned the Market Research Day will be held at Canterbury City Council offices, Military Road, Canterbury, CT1 1YW Interview sessions will be exclusive to your company and last for up to 90 minutes maximum. This will be issued on a first served basis. Please register your interest in attending this day by responding directly on the Kent Business portal. Please confirm your attendance along with the representatives by 15 November 2019. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc124bc7-e34a-41d1-ba70-2ad452dab0ee | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Nov 2019 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 20 Nov 2019 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CANTERBURY CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | CANTERBURY | | Post town | Canterbury | | Postcode | CT1 1YW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent | | ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent | | Local authority | Canterbury | | Electoral ward | Northgate | | Westminster constituency | Canterbury | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 48000000 - Software package and information systems - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ## Release History - 1 Nov 2019 at 14:36 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc124bc7-e34a-41d1-ba70-2ad452dab0ee ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc124bc7-e34a-41d1-ba70-2ad452dab0ee 1st November 2019 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.canterbury.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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